Canon Hugh Wright, Newport:

Thank you so much Lori Little for your lyrical piece on Bonchurch in last week's CP (22-12-23) and for including Kirsty Chapman's poignant poem.

Thanks also for the piece on Karen Back and her bravery and generosity.

For ten years I was the vicar of Ventnor and Bonchurch and knew and worked with both of these remarkable women who have given so much to the Ventnor and Island community.

In retirement I have observed the landslip from afar and Karen and others have been in my prayers.

It doesn't surprise me that Ventnor is pulling together at this time. It is a wonderful community.